Dallas Cowboys

The revisionist western drama begins with cowboys, who look to be “bad”, all meeting up and riding into town, as a gang, on their horses. The film then shows us a man and woman getting married, also finding out the man is a deputy. Will Kane, the deputy, previously locked away Frank Miller, the outlaw, for a crime he was supposed to be killed for. High Noon is filmed in real time, the audience only know as much as the characters because everything is portrayed at the same speed between viewers…

Tombstone prior to the Earps' arrival is something that history backs up in multiple places. Until the Earps tried to get a hold of the situation in Tombstone, the elderly local sheriff and the corrupt county sheriff practically yielded control to the Cowboy gang. Even when the leader manslaughters the local sheriff, the judge blows off the affair so that no tensions rise. This type of situation was common in multiple parts of the Wild West when some gang was too powerful or a people group was…

Old Yeller By: RAIN VAUGHN I really enjoyed the book Old Yeller by: Fred Gibson. It takes place in the Hill Country of Texas in the late 1860’s. It concerns the maturing of a young boy who must fight against his own worries as well as against the dangerous Texas frontier. The story can be considered on many levels, but it is first and foremost an exciting adventure of a boy and his dog. There was some…

Saddle bronc riding is a very thrilling, exciting, and dangerous event in the sport of rodeo. Saddle bronc riders must be tough, flexible, and athletic to compete in the event. In the history of saddle bronc riding, many cowboys have been seriously injured. Saddle bronc riding is not for the faint of heart. Rookie saddle bronc riders need how to stay safe when saddling and riding a bronc so they can avoid causing an accident. There are three main parts to saddling and riding a bronc: saddling…

old stories of cowboys. The cowboys are still there but not every kid knows the newer versions. Kids still today want to be their own little version of a cowboy. Currently, kids do not understand the true meaning behind being a cowboy. “You cuss the hot, and the cold. But something always keeps pulling you back” (McDowell, 1972, p. 36). During the day, cowboys asked themselves over and over what made them do these tasks some considered dangerous or even idiotic. Although wild, cowboys returned…

In Revolution on the Range, Courtney White describes how the American West is coming into a new waive of ranching. How ranching is not just about making money to survive anymore, but also a way to help preserve their land and the land of those around them. For too long the Federal Government has taken away from the rancher’s livelihood, putting restrictions on how many cattle they are allowed to have, where they are allowed to graze, and taking away their right to controlled grass fires.…

that creates a stereotype that exemplifies the idea of cowboys and Indians. In addition, these images deliver the story of changing roles and adaptation to new circumstances while seamlessly integrating the relationship between diverse cultures. Beginning with the earliest piece (Lost in a Snowstorm-We Are Friends, Charles Russell, 1888) an encounter between cowboys and Indians lost in a snowstorm illustrates the…

With a tired sight —slightly shaded by the effects of the sun—Pedro proclaims, “I’m a rancher,” and when a Mexican man expresses this, you better know what he really means. Absolutely, a Mexican rancher appreciates homemade corn or flour tortillas with a daily and freshly cooked Mexican meal. Fortunately, Pedro’s wife knows how to make and cook those. Positively, Pedro’s friends can call him Mexican “macho,” which makes him proud. He does not see anything wrong with it because it’s the way…

left abandoned during the Civil War, the size of the cattle population increased, making the cattle was essentially worthless in the West. But, cowboys discovered that selling the cattle in the Northeast could produce a substantially larger sum of money. This led many Americans to move to the Midwest, more specifically Texas, to become ranchers and cowboys (Slatta). The Exodusters moved West on the prospect of settling economically independent towns where they could be free of white supremacy…

Horses are not just animals. They are healers and teachers to kids and adults who interact with them at The City Ranch in Windsor Mill, MD just five minutes away from Baltimore city. City Ranch’s purpose is to provide horsemanship and horseback experiences to inner-city kids in the greater Baltimore metropolitan area. The non-profit organization has been operating since 2007. The ranch offers a variety of lessons such as horseback riding and therapy riding. Pony parties and workshops in…